They say everything is bigger in Texas, and for Scott Turner, President Trump’s nominee to lead Housing and Urban Development, that means bigger opportunities to restore hope and prosperity to millions of Americans.
It’s no wonder that during a time when woke policies have replaced common sense in Democrat-run cities and states, millions have flocked to Texas in search of affordable housing and a thriving economy.
Since President Biden took office, housing affordability has reached record lows, making homeownership unattainable for nearly 99% of American families. Under his leadership, commonsense policymaking has been replaced by economic mismanagement, skyrocketing inflation, and interest rates at their highest levels in 23 years. As a result, families are now forced to spend more on daily necessities while housing prices spiral out of reach.
President Trump campaigned on a mandate to solve this crisis, and by nominating Turner as HUD Secretary, he’s taking bold action to Make Housing Affordable Again.
The Biden administration’s disastrous policies have only compounded the crisis. Excessive regulations have choked the housing market’s ability to expand supply, while millions of migrants crossing the open southern border are now competing with American citizens for the same limited housing stock.
Adding insult to injury, reports have surfaced of illegal immigrants receiving free housing — paid for with taxpayer dollars — while veterans are left sleeping on the streets.
As a veteran who served in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, I find this not only unacceptable, but appalling. In November, voters made it clear they want change, electing President Trump to put America First and tackle this crisis head-on.
Trump has laid out a credible plan to bring relief to American families. By reducing inflation, cutting mortgage rates, unleashing America’s energy potential, and deporting illegal immigrants driving up housing demand, we can lower costs and stabilize the market.
Under Turner’s leadership, HUD will prioritize new development by opening portions of federal land for large-scale housing projects with low taxes and fewer regulations. Solving the housing crisis is no small task, but President Trump has promised action, and Turner is the ideal leader to deliver results.
This isn’t Turner’s first time taking on monumental challenges. In 2019, President Trump entrusted him with leading the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, where he worked to revitalize distressed communities across the country. Under Turner’s leadership, forgotten neighborhoods experienced new investment, job creation, and economic growth.
President Trump called it an “unprecedented effort that transformed our country’s most distressed communities.” That same commitment and vision will now be brought to HUD, where Turner will focus on making housing affordable and accessible for all Americans.
Turner’s experience as a businessman has prepared him to meet this moment. His proven ability to focus on solutions has brought real change to Texas, and now it’s time for America to benefit from his leadership.
I am confident that Scott Turner will bring the same passion, determination, and optimism he demonstrated during the first Trump administration to tackle the housing crisis head-on. Together, we can restore the American Dream, where every family has the opportunity to afford a home, provide for their loved ones, and secure a brighter future.
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Wesley Hunt is a U.S. Representative from Texas.
The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

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